Comparison

Scripture Citation Index vs LDS Conferences

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scripture Citation Index

Explore connections between scripture passages and talks from General Conference and other Church writings. Easily find who has cited specific verses in various publications, aiding in scripture study and lesson preparation.

Highlights
  • Navigate between scriptures and citing works
  • View citations of specific scripture verses
  • Search General Conference talks
  • Access Journal of Discourses citations
  • Find citations in Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith
  • Aid for scripture study
  • Tool for lesson and talk preparation
Features
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The Scripture Citation Index is the mobile version of scriptures.byu.edu. This app lets you navigate easily between the scriptures (standard works of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: The Holy Bible, The Book of Mormon, etc.) and the General Conference talks and other writings that cite those scriptures. For example, you can see who has cited 1 Timothy 4:12 or Daniel 2:44 in General Conference (1942-present), in the Journal of Discourses, or in Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Our users tell us that this app is very helpful for scripture study and lesson/talk preparation.

About

LDS Conferences

Access live broadcasts and a vast archive of General Conference talks and music. Explore session summaries, stay updated on temple announcements, and prepare for future conferences with countdowns. This app offers an inspirational experience for users seeking spiritual content.

Highlights
  • Watch live General Conference talks
  • Explore session summaries
  • Temple announcements and updates
  • Uplifting conference music
  • Archive of past talks
  • Countdown to next conference
Features
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Study every word of General Conference — beautifully. LDS Conferences brings more than five decades of talks, music, and devotionals into one calm, focused app you'll want to open every day. Read and revisit addresses from every session since 1971, tune in to live broadcasts, and count down to the next conference — all in a reverent, distraction-light experience made for study. Whether you're preparing for the next session or returning to a talk that changed you, everything is a tap away — beautifully typeset, easy to search, and yours to keep. A READER MADE FOR STUDY • Read every talk in a clean, respectful layout with the talk's original video • Choose your typeface, text size, line spacing, and a Light, Sepia, or Dark theme • Highlight passages and write personal notes as you study • Pick up right where you left off with your reading history FIND ANYTHING, FAST • Search the full archive by talk title or speaker in an instant • Browse by conference, session, or speaker • Explore concise session summaries when you're short on time GROW A DAILY HABIT • Follow guided reading Challenges — from Preparing for a Mission to Building Faith in Jesus Christ • Build streaks and earn milestone Achievements as you read • See community ratings and reviews on each challenge MORE THAN TALKS • Watch worldwide Devotionals and youth broadcasts • Listen to uplifting conference music and hymns • Explore temples, speakers, quotes, and Christmas messages • Stay informed with announcements and new temple updates NEVER MISS A MOMENT • Tune in to live sessions as they happen • Count down the days to the next General Conference • Get gentle reminders so conference — and your reading goals — never slip by • Save your favorites and share the talks that inspire you LDS Conferences is the perfect companion for anyone wanting to: • Deepen their connection to the gospel • Prepare for conference with confidence • Enjoy inspirational messages anytime, anywhere — online or off

Screenshots

Scripture Citation Index4 screens
LDS Conferences4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scripture Citation Index at none against LDS Conferences's 1. Scripture Citation Index also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 328). LDS Conferences's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, rating and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LDS Conferences sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scripture Citation Index asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Scripture Citation Index against 4.8 for LDS Conferences. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scripture Citation Index has 3.3K ratings behind it against 328, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Scripture Citation Index's written reviews are positive against 94% of LDS Conferences's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scripture Citation Index ships an update every 6 months, LDS Conferences every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Scripture Citation Index versus LDS Conferences: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScripture Citation IndexLDS Conferences
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (3.3K ratings) — better4.8 (328 ratings)
Positive reviews96.7% of reviews — better94.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3.3K — better328
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB54 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSteve LiddleZhi Yao Tan

Customer experience

Scripture Citation Index

All ratings3,254 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews299 reviews
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.7%

LDS Conferences

All ratings328 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive94.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.7%

User reviews

Scripture Citation Index

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Wide range of context
  • 🔍 Amazing search capability
  • 📚 Vast collection of talks and writings
  • 🧠 Deepens understanding of scriptures
  • 🤝 Helpful for personal study and lesson prep

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔍 Weak search engine, filtering issues
  • 🔖 Lack of ability to mark/highlight/take notes
  • 🔄 Frustrating navigation changes

LDS Conferences

From 328 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 👍 Convenient for study and reflection
  • 👍 All-inclusive resource
  • 👍 Great for finding conference talks
  • 👍 Inspirational content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Ads block audio selection
  • 🐛 Audio option issues

Bugs and requests

Scripture Citation Index

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Stuck in the Index section, unable to access search
  • Crashes or closes immediately upon opening

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to limit talks to Prophets and Apostles
  • Implement study mode with highlighting and note-taking
  • Improve search functionality and filtering options
  • Maintain consistent and intuitive navigation

LDS Conferences

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads at the bottom of the page block the audio button
  • Audio option has issues and is not selectable most of the time

In-app purchases

None

Scripture Citation Index

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LDS Conferences

One-time1
  • Remove Advertisements$4.99

Questions

Is Scripture Citation Index free?
Scripture Citation Index is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LDS Conferences free?
LDS Conferences is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scripture Citation Index or LDS Conferences?
Scripture Citation Index is rated higher. Scripture Citation Index averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while LDS Conferences averages 4.8 from 328 ratings.
Do Scripture Citation Index or LDS Conferences have ads?
LDS Conferences shows ads; Scripture Citation Index does not.
Which is updated more often, Scripture Citation Index or LDS Conferences?
Scripture Citation Index ships an update every 6 months, and LDS Conferences every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scripture Citation Index was updated on October 15, 2026 and LDS Conferences on October 14, 2026.

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